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A Guide to College Scholarship Money
Scholarships are a confusing, and yet helpful and convenient way to pay for college. Starting out, students wonder what scholarships are and how they work. Is the money only for tuition? How is the money awarded and in what time frame? Is there a way to win scholarships to help defray the other costs of college? To make this process easier we have put together this short primer on college scholarship money.
What is college scholarship money?
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Is a Scholarship the Same As a Student Loan?
No it is not. A student is money borrowed for college that you have to pay back. A scholarship is money awarded for some accomplishment, whether athletic, academic or otherwise that does not have to be repaid.
How to Get a Scholarship
There are an endless number of scholarships available for all different types of achievements. Many scholarships have their original basis in academics. They look first at your grade point average or standardized testing scores. Beyond that, however, there are other criteria considered when selecting a student for a scholarship that go way beyond just letter and number grades. Those awarding scholarships look for special projects done, involvement in the community, volunteer work and so many other things. It is impossible to list all that things considered for different scholarships.
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How to Get a Criminal Justice Scholarship
How to find Criminal Justice Scholarships?
Criminal justice is a broad field, encompassing many areas, from law and crime scene investigation to law enforcement and criminology. With a degree in criminal justice you will have many choices in front of you, many jobs and careers to consider. But education can be costly, we all know that. One way to mitigate this problem is to look into student loans as well as scholarships.
Criminal justice degree programs at various schools have their own bands of scholarships. Scholarships can be based on merit, exceptional scholarly achievement or outstanding financial need. Aside from particular schools, the American Criminal Justice Associations funds annual scholarships for students pursuing a degree in criminal justice.
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